Being born with a condition like Cerebral Palsy can effect peoples lives in multiple ways good and bad. Despite how Cerebral Palsy affects her daily Kiaira Julieanna works hard to show people you can still be an inspiration, educate others, and be a good parent to your child.To follow along on her journey in pageants and parenting click the links below. https://www.instagram.com/kiairaaj?igsh=ZTY1empxamNyeDRy&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/17pNUtNdsL/?mibextid=wwXIfr To support Th...

Over the corse of a person's life we will be knocked down, we will loose loved ones, we might loose faith in a higher power or even ourselves. Despite dealing with the challenges of Cerebral Palsy doing what she refers to as Spirit Wrestling Tylia has spent her life not only telling stories of people with disabilities, but showing the world that people are cable of so much more than the disabled label so many are given. Enjoy this look back at episode 69. Read it and Weep with Tylia Flores. to f...

Being born with Cerebral Palsy presents unique challenges for every individual. For Cayatanna Uranga she might need help opening certain bottles, she might need to repeat herself a few times as her speech is cp effected but regardless of the challenges she faces with her CP, in her relationships and looking after her puppy Oskar Cayatanna Uranga has proved countless times in her work in fashion and in life that Cp doesn't just mean Cerebral Palsy it can also stand for Capable people join us on t...

No matter what part of the world you live in there will be people with disability. on this episode of the Standout Classic Series we look bak on our interview with our first guest from Israel Children's author and mom to a son with Cerebral Palsy. We discuss her journey writing children's books not only to educate her son about how being different is cool but to educate others. to follow along on her journey click the links below.

To conclude our February lineup we look back at our conversation with medical mom Michelle Fruhschien. on this episode we discuss her journey from teaching English class to becoming a Special Education teacher not only to help others but, to learn how she could help her daughter who deals with a rare genetic condition called Jordan's Syndrome. We also discuss the importance of encouraging children to ask questions, to include, and respect members of the disability community at a young age, the i...

Relationships are complicated regardless of the kind. Parents will have moments where the get frustrated with their children, boyfriends and girlfriends will have arguments, what matters is the ability to make time for each other, to communicate and to respect boundaries. Victoria and Jesse have been together for nearly two years on this episode of the Standout Classic Series find out how love and genuine connection can be achieve regardless of disability or any other challenge that comes our wa...

On this weeks episode we look back at our interview with Bridgett Farmer a wife and mother has worked hard to give her daughter the best chance at life despite her diagnosis of a very rare genetic condition METTL23. Experience the highs and lows of trying to find answers, sharing her story, and helping others improve the quality of life for their kids. To follow along on the Journey of the Farmer Family click the links below. https://www.instagram.com/a.bridgett.farmer To support the Sit Down S...

On the debut of the Stand Out Classic Series or SCS we revisit our conversation with medical mom Paula van Wyk as she shares her journey of raising awareness for Cystic Fibrosis on behalf of her son Jack. We discuss the importance of genetic testing, how thousands of people are affected by CF and while researc has com along way the challenges that come with CF will move just as quickly. to follow Along on Paula and Jack's journey follow along on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/pvandubs?...

Hello Listeners we hope you had a wonderful holiday and first month of 2026. We are starting on Wednesday February 3rd to introduce The Stand Out Classic Series where we replay some of our favourite episodes of The Sit Down Stand Out Show Podcast to a new audience. For the month of February we will be showcasing guests who show that despite physical and mental health challenges that come with disability, authentic Love can overcome them all. For details about upcoming episodes head over to our R...

Pamela Schuller is a person who is very good at observing people, coming up with snarky remarks and just in general finding humour in her own struggle. On this episode join us as Pamela shares her journey from a diagnosis of OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Tourette Syndrome, to her career in standup comedy. Inspired by the comedy of Richard Pryor and the advice from her boarding school to use her energy and creativity in a positive way. When Pamela isn't on stage you can find her advocatin...

Pro wrestling is unlike any other form of entertainment with men and women traveling the world combining physicality with emotional storytelling. On this week's episode 10 year veteran, bodybuilder, promoter, wrestler, and family member April Jones joins us for a chat about her love for wrestling from seeing shows at Copps Coliseum, or TD Center with her dad, to our time working together at Pro Westing Eclipse in Oshawa, the ups and down of running Top Teir Wrestling, and most importantly how do...

Life can change in an instant, for Brandon Parks the last few years have been and a battle within his body and his mind after sustaining a spinal cord injury and nearly loosing the functionality in his legs and hands at just 25. On this episode join us for a deep discussion about how through adversity we find our true friends, how Brandon became Professor Parks in the gaming world and how his content has impacted the disability community in a positive way. To check out Brandon's content click th...

Traumatic events can cause decades worth of issues emotionally and physically for Post Surgical Confidence Recovery Coach Kim Black even three decades after her pioneering hip surgery at age 4 still had a lot of emotions to work through with. her family. On this episode join us for a unique look into Kim's journey of self healing, what its like for to help clients rebuild themselves emotionally even in the winter season, her upcoming book and so much more. Don't forget you can check out our prev...

Beth Deer was born with a condition called Optic Nerve Hypoplaysia but, somehow she was able to see normally until her high school years after choosing to get her eyes surgically corrected cosmetically. Since then Beth has gone on to move from the UK To Canada, gotten married, had two kids, and has become a major advocate for service dog users. On this episode join us for a detailed conversation about what separates pet dogs, from service dog, the do's and don't of what you can and can't do when...

Life works in a lot of strange ways Kiaira Julieanna was born with Cerebral Palsy with limited function in one of her hands. Despite the challenges that come with Cerebral Palsy Kiaira has worked hard to advocate for the disability community though participating in Miss Personality Alberta Pageants, raising her 18 month old son, working on her mother's Inclusive sight to provide resource sand support for mothers in her community. Join us on this episode as we discuss our shared experiences deali...

We all want to fit in to feel like we belong, to have fun, and to make lasting friendships. Tim Corbin worked hard both in school and outside of school and when he was in collage he had fun and partied with friends but, at some point the desire to have fun became a problem. On this episode Tim discusses his journey of recovery from alcohol addiction we discuss how when someone is trying to get clean you have to want to get clean for you instead of for other people, how he's doing after a year an...

Life is about choices you can choose to feel sad about your life and what comes next, but you can also choose to live your life to the fullest. Aly Corvin decided to enjoy her passions for dance , rock climbing, and skydiving despite dealing with unspecified Elhers-Danlos- Syndrome, daily joint dislocations, the mental health challenges that come with a traumatic brain injury. On this episode join us for a detailed conversation about not getting a diagnosis until the age of 23, the long term imp...

Everyone in the medical profession witness patients at the worse time in their lives and sometimes their final moments which can lead to mental health issues and burn out. Destiny Johnson works as a Licensed Practical Nurse but after being assaulted by a patient and being told to just deal with it created Forward Frontline an organization dedicated to providing mental health resources to frontline workers. On this episode join us for a deep conversation about improvements that need to be made in...

Asking questions is an important part of learning inside and outside of school. A big part of educating children is encouraging them to do research on topics they wish to learn about but, what about uncomfortable question regarding disabled people? Have you tried to teach your child not to look, approach, or ask questions? On this weeks episode we meet disability advocate Serenne Vikebø from Norway as she shares her journey living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 2, her work as a full time Sivi...

Have you ever felt misunderstood, like you were the only person who could understand what you were going through? This was the challenge for Cassidy Huff as she was born with a rare form of Dwarfism called Conradi-Hünermann Syndrome which affected multiple parts of her body cause her to need surgery every six months from age 1 to 18. On this episode Cassidy shares how she rose above all of these challenges to become a published author at 18, a VoiceOver artist, her dreams of preforming on Broadw...

Cancer affects everyone differently for Soraya Chinloy her faith, and love for helping others helped her win her battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome during the covid-19 Pandemic. On this episode join us for a unique discussion on the effects of chemo therapy long term, her desire to help individuals with several mental health issues as she pursues her doctorate in psychiatric mental health nursing and so much more. To follow along on Soraya 's journey click the links below. https://www.insta...

Life can change in an instant but what' s important is how we respond to it. Catherine Wreford's life changed forever when she gave birth to her second child only to be diagnosed with Brain Cancer 5 weeks later. Despite being given a timeline of two to six years to live Catherine has been determined to raise awareness about brain cancer and to live life to the fullest. On our 150th episode and three year anniversary join us for her amazing story dealing with Brain Cancer Winning Season 8 of the ...

Music has been amazing people since the beginning of time for Morgan Codrington groups like Def Leppard, KISS and Pantera left her amazed especially the guitarists. On this episode join us as Morgan shares her journey of learning how to preform while also dealing with the challenges of Spina Bifida and Autism we also discuss her time working with The Rollers to give other disabled artists a chance to shine. To follow along on Morgan's journey and to find out where she' preforming next click the ...

Disabilities are something we can get at any time, those who get them can often feel like a burden, useless, or that they will never feel the same again Roneel Gounder's life was changed forever in 2021 after sustaining a spinal cord injury in a tobogganing accident on this episode join us on his journey of Physical and Emotional recovery, we discuss his tie on season 2 of CBC'S Push, how in times of tragedy our true friends are revealed to us, the formation of the BollyWheels dance group and so...